Carol McKibben

Carol McKibben has been a principal of McKibben Consulting since 1991 and provides quality writing, editing, marketing and PR services for her clients. She has 30+ years of experience in publishing, marketing, public relations, business management, education and project management. Noted for her marketing and highly-organized management skills in business, in 1997, she co-founded and was President of McKibben Communications, LLC, one of the Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Companies for three consecutive years until it was sold in 2001. Previous to McKibben Communications, Carol was Vice-President and Publisher at Miramar Communications, a Los Angeles-based company specializing in trade publications. In 2007, Carol began a career in freelance writing and editing under the McKibben Consulting umbrella. She works with other authors to complete their projects. Carol McKibben is the author of three books:The Dictionary of Event Management, co-written with Dr. Joe Goldblatt and published by Van Nostrand Reinhold in 1996

IN THE NEWS & ON THE GO

More great reviews at Amazon.com(here's one from July 1, 2013 below)"A sweet story of unconditional love in good times and bad. Underlying theme gives us encouragement to keep on keeping on in bad times and being true and faithful to those we love and those who love us. Love a story told through Luke's eyes.....has made me think....and wonder too what my sweet four legged companion is thinking when I look deeply into hers. I would definitely recommend, especially to dog lovers. Have a box of tissue handy and be ready to laugh out loud too! " -Joan Heflin Rankin

The Story Behind The Book

Authors Tour USA author Carol McKibben’s book “Luke’s Tale” were inspired by two things. According to Carol: “My blind dog Luke was such an inspiration for me. As he spiraled into blindness, he was my constantcompanion. He was fearless. He had always been my barn dog before he went blind. After PRA took his sight, he continued to go to the barn with me every day, and, stuck to me like Velcro everywhere I went. He was never afraid to go somewhere on his home, feeling gently with his front paws as he went along. It was his loyalty and love for me that made him so courageous.”

“Next, I truly believe that couples today give up on their relationships because they place unrealistic ‘conditions’ on each other. But, no matter if you are sick, tired, unemployed, had a bad day or are even angry, your dog will love you. That is why I made Luke, the Dog, the narrator of this story. I want people to see what it means to stick by those they love, no matter how bad it gets. There are dog owners who would have “put Luke down” because of his blindness. It never crossed my mind. Our love was without conditions. Life is full of ups and downs, and it’s important for people to understand how to ride through the ‘downs’ and why not placing our own expectations on others will strengthen any relationship. This may seem ‘too out there,’ but this message came to me in a dream. That and my blind dog, Luke, were the inspiration for this novel. So, perhaps angels inspired my story? I know that Luke was an angel here on earth, and maybe angels brought the idea to me in my dreams!”

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Luke’s Tale is the search for unconditional love as told through the eyes of a blind dog. It follows the obstacle-riddled journey of a young couple. When Sara Colson discovers she has breast cancer and leaves her troubled boyfriend, Ashlundt Jaynes, to shield him from the pain of her disease, Luke is presented with the first of several crises he must help them resolve. The year is 2010; the place, Bell Canyon, California. Luke, an intelligent, 89-pound yellow Labrador retriever, has an odd ability to understand human conversations and actions. As this courageous dog slowly spirals into total blindness, he becomes the catalyst for overcoming a series of life-changing events affecting his owners. Rather than just being the narrator, Luke is an active participant in showing his humans how to love without boundaries. At the heart of Luke’s Tale is the story of two lovers and their struggle with unforeseen disillusionment to build a lasting relationship -- and the loving, furry creature who is devoted to them beyond all reason. As the author explains, dogs can provide one of the only true examples of unconditional love. “’I truly believe that couples today give up on their relationships because they place unrealistic ‘conditions’ on each other. But, no matter if you are sick, tired, unemployed, had a bad day or are even angry, your dog will love you. That is why I made Luke, the Dog, the narrator of this story. I want people to see what it means to stick by those they love, no matter how bad it gets,” says McKibben. “Life is full of ups and downs”, McKibben continues, “and it’s important for people to understand how to ride through the ‘downs’ and why not placing our own expectations on others will strengthen any relationship. This may seem ‘too out there,’ but this message came to me in a dream. That and my blind dog, Luke were the inspiration for this novel.” Critics praise McKibben for the unique viewpoint of her book’s narrative. With so much success on her hands, she refuses to lose sight of what is really important. “I feel like I will be fulfilling a life’s goal if I can reach as many people as possible with the message of unconditional love,” she concludes.Luke’s Tale, published by Troll River Publications, is available from Amazon: http://amzn.to/Zb0tAJ -------Carol McKibben’s new book illustrates that no other creature on earth knows how to give unconditional love better than a dog. Urging others to stick by those they love, no matter how hard it gets, ‘Luke’s Tale’ is resonating with readers around the world. Carol writes from the heart of a dog's eyes. Often telling her stories to Labradoodles, Basset Hounds and any stray that happens by, it wasn't long before people stopped to have a listen as well. Now Carol writes for people and speaks to large audiences, dogs included.

Luke's Bio

He was a television star as “Scout” playing Annie Pott’s dog on the set of “Any Day Now” for 3 years. He was also a therapy dog at Northridge Hospital even after he went blind. “LUKE’S TALE” by Carol McKibben - Carol currently writes from the heart of a

When his owner’s girlfriend, Sara Colson, discovers she has breast cancer Luke is the sole secret keeper of her disease. Not knowing if she’ll survive, Sara leaves her boyfriend, Ashlundt Jaynes, to shield him from the pain. Luke, knowing how to give unconditional love, is the catalyst bringing the two lovers back together and helps them stay together while Sara and Ashlundt overcome a series of life-changing events.

At the heart of Luke’s Tale is the story of two lovers and their struggle with unforeseen disillusionment to build a lasting relationship -- and the loving, furry creature who is devoted to them beyond all reason.